Intel Core i7-14700 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i7-14700 uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 20-core chip at 65 W suits office and creation boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 20 and 28
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 5.4 GHz
Intel Core i7-14700 specifications
| Cores | 20 (8 Performance-cores plus 12 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 28 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz boost |
| Cache | 33 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 219 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770, 32 EUs |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
| Cooler in the box | Laminar RM1 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-14700 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i7-14700 is
The Core i7-14700 is a 20-core and 28-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 for mainstream 14th Gen builds. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 12 Efficient-cores give 28 threads at 2.1 GHz P-core base and up to 5.4 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 33 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 65 W with 219 W turbo, which fits tower PCs with standard 65 W cooling.
UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units cover office displays and light creation. The 20-core layout keeps builds, browsers and calls together without contention. DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB allows new performance builds or fleet reuse. A Laminar RM1 cooler ships in boxed supply.
General offices and creator entry desks fit here. The 5.4 GHz peak keeps single-threaded apps responsive, while E-cores absorb background work. Buyers who need 24-core i9 throughput should step up instead, since this i7 prioritizes balanced power over maximum cores.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14700 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU. The FCLGA1700 package uses the 78 by 78 mm pattern.
Memory follows the board: DDR5-5600 for performance or DDR4-3200 for reuse. Both run dual-channel to feed 20 cores and graphics. ECC on W680 helps small servers with many threads.
Shoppers compare the 65 W i7 against the 35 W T twin on 0.8 GHz base and 0.2 GHz turbo. The 14700 leads slightly in sustained speed. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows LGA 1700 identification.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels up to 192 GB is the full map. Multitasking benefits from 32 GB where VMs stay open. Dual modules are preferred.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Mainstream builds pair one GPU with one fast SSD.
Cooling is 65 W Laminar RM1 boxed with 219 W turbo headroom. Towers cut noise. Airflow decides repeat 5.4 GHz behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows direct upgrades to i9 Raptor Lake-R on the same board. Memory, GPU and NVMe can also grow. The board list must include the target.
A working 14700 lasts office years. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board and DDR5.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-14700 use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How many cores does the Core i7-14700 have?
Twenty cores and 28 threads at 2.1 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz boost, with 33 MB of cache at 65 W.
What graphics does the 14700 include?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units.
Does the 14700 include a cooler?
Yes, Laminar RM1 ships boxed. Tray parts need a separate 65 W cooler.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R specs LGA1700 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake 14700 65W 20 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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